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how to increase bench??

josh68 Posts: 16 Joined: 2007/02/16	2007/02/16, 06:51 PM Hey, I am (5"9- 240) 16 years old. The Louisiana state powerlifting meet is March 2nd and I need some pointers on how to increase my bench. This will be my 1st state meet. Right now my MAX bench is (260) but that is a regular lift without waiting on press command.

dart368 Posts: 113 Joined: 2005/05/20	2007/02/18, 02:15 AM Shore up your shoulders. Making them stronger will increase your bench. Also, do push ups which I have read will increase your bench as well. Good luck.
	2007/02/18, 07:50 AM Practice setting up....getting big arch.... work on your weaknesses....find a good program and stick to it....3x3, 5x5, metal militia, wsb, whatever.... Work your Back....Bent over rows, weighted CHINS/PULLS, dynamic rows, etc... Work on your overhead pressing strength....standing military , push, bent presses... Work your other big lifts, squat, deadlift, etc
josh68 Posts: 16 Joined: 2007/02/16	2007/02/18, 08:59 PM What can I do with 1 (15- pound) dumbbell??
	2007/02/18, 11:40 PM You can leave it on the rack for the curl jockeys. What does a 15 lbs DB have to do with your original question or the answers that you got from Menace? ============ Quoting from josh68: What can I do with 1 (15- pound) dumbbell?? ============= -------------- Those who want tolerance must be tolerant to intolerance.
schankowitz Posts: 1 Joined: 2007/02/19	2007/02/19, 09:06 AM carry it during cardio and burn way more calories. Or one arm bent flyes is good with 15 lbs.
josh68 Posts: 16 Joined: 2007/02/16	2007/02/19, 09:29 AM I just need some exercises to do with a (15- pound) dumbbell.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/02/19, 12:27 PM A 15lb dumbbell? I'd probably throw it for height. That's just me though... -------------- Gravity hates you. Enter the Darkside.
josh68 Posts: 16 Joined: 2007/02/16	2007/02/19, 01:48 PM haha, I just have that and a weight bench at home. But, I lift at school too.